12 Picks [Limited Edition]

Ace Frehley | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 8, 1997)
• Original Release Date: April 8, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Limited Edition
• Label: Megaforce
• ASIN: B000003T9G
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,511 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Domestic re-issue featuring new artwork, an autographed guitar pick, and packaging that includes photographs, and the story of Ace Frehley's solo career. 12 tracks including Into the Night, Insane, Rocket Ride, Cold Gin, and others.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ACE'S BEST WORK, October 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: 12 Picks (Audio CD)

This album is a must have for fans of Ace's guitar work but be warned if you dont like his guitaring dont get this.His singing is great in here and since he split up with KISS it has allowed him to show off his skill in guitar solos and riffs.What makes this album great is Ace made half of this album songs from his solo career and the other half is live songs that he wrote when he was still with KISS.That's what makes all the songs great(except Words are not enough and Breakout)and this album Ace's best.So stop reading these reviews and buy Ace Frehley's 12 Picks and hope you get a free autographed pick inside!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ace Illustrates Kiss' Success, February 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 12 Picks (Audio CD)

Many artists believe that eventually they are as big as their band and can survive as a solo artist. Most fail miserably, but Ace Frehley pulls it off and shows why a band such as KISS with him on the guitar remains one of the greatest bands of all time. 12 Picks is a gutty, raunchy at times, hard hitting album that defines the spirit and talent that Ace brought to KISS.

The gimmick, you know there had to be one from a guy who was in KISS, is a guitar pick with Ace's signature. Nice touch! Most of Ace's followers are guitar players so this was a great thing to have. If your'e lucky, you might get a personally signed pick of your very own!

The music, live cuts which consist of mostly KISS tunes is great! Duece is a wierd yet interesting contribution as this was a song sang by Gene Simmons in the makeup days. The guitar work is great and an interesting piece to add to any of the KISS fan's personal collections. Cold Gin is as good as always, maybe a bit faster and more raw than the previously released versions. Ace's personal material delivers a hard punch in it's raw, New York City street, good old American Rock and Roll fashion. A must for any KISS fan!

All in all Ace delivers a powerful performance and ememplifies why KISS became "The Hottest Band In The World" riding on his guitar.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very underated and influential guitar player., March 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 12 Picks (Audio CD)

For years Ace Frehley has been overlooked as a influential and creative guitar player. There have been a number of reasons, one being the huge popularity of the KISS grouup and stage show. The other being Gene's and Paul's desire to be in the limelight alone. Ace gives Kiss their hard edge sound that they lost when he left.

The songs on this cd show the sound and strength that Kiss bulit their sound on. It is a must for any serious Ace or Kiss fan. It is not a coincidence that artists have put out tribute albums to Ace, it merely shows how ignorant critics are and how differently Ace is viewed compared to his Kiss mates.